What’s New and On the Horizon in Missouri for Meetings

Development is booming in Missouri. And even though 2020 brought a catastrophic disruption to the MICE industry, Missouri still welcomed a handful of

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How Pharma Meetings Have Adjusted to the Virtual World

While hospital workers are on the frontlines fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, PhRMA (Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association) is leading

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Pharma meetings are going virtual

Presidential? Sweet!

By Gregan Wingert, Las Vegas Sun/McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Jan. 27, 2012--If you're the president of the United States and are in Las Vegas,

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Creativity and innovation drive golf events forward

Golf is no longer your grandfather’s game. Gen Xers and Millennials view golf differently, and the game has been forced to adapt, especially

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Rhode Island’s Natural Charms Lure Groups

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the country but it’s one of the largest in terms of scenic outdoor settings. Rivers runs through

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The Census Bureau Must Meet—Even During a Pandemic

The United States Census Bureau doesn’t let a pandemic get in the way of its hallowed duty every decade.Like the Postal Service delivering “neither

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Together Again Expo: Face-to-Face With the Brave New World of Meetings

In all my years covering conventions, this is one I truly looked forward to, as the Together Again Expo commenced July 24 in the West Concourse of

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What Does an Uncertain Future Hold for Association Planners and Association Meetings?

It’s no secret that association planners face challenges that are unique to their sector in the MICE industry—and the coronavirus

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Downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood

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Madison

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Venues in Arizona and New Mexico celebrate food

While their geographical settings are classified as desert, Arizona and New Mexico are anything but food deserts. These Southwestern states produce

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These Nevada Group Venues Have Stood the Test of Time

At night especially, the Las Vegas Valley views from the top floor cocktail lounges at two of the destination’s newest venues, Starlight on 66 at

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Exterior of Flamingo Las Vegas

New Standards and Changes in the Incentive Travel Industry Post-Pandemic

With the transition into what many hope will be a post-pandemic world comes change and adaptation, and not one area of life has gone unaffected.

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Resorts & Incentives Trends Level Up as Travel Returns

Attending the 2024 Democratic National Convention: A Behind-the-Scenes Q&A

Tyra D. Dyson, CMP, DES, served on the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) as associate director of convention center experience.

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The 2024 Democratic National Convention. Image by Becky Siu / Weymouth Watson

Agricultural event meccas shine in the Midwest

Planners organizing an ag event in the Midwest certainly have a large field of choices to plow, whether putting together a large-scale farming expo,

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Planners share their experiences on the road for southern drive-to meetings

While drive-to meetings may appear to be less complicated and more budget-friendly than those involving air travel, planners charged with these

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Expert negotiation advice helps plot a course to contract success

For planners with the expertise of a seasoned negotiator, the aptitude of a skillful attorney and a thorough understanding of the hotel business

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No Day at the Beach for Executive Retreat Planners

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4 Midwest Gaming Resorts With One-of-a-Kind Group Programs

MidAmerica casino resorts no longer have to gamble when it comes to attracting meeting professionals.Whether it’s a mutiflag salute for our

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Donna West

Donna WestIndependent Meeting Planner and Travel ConsultantDW Consulting & Lighthouse Travel & ToursSanta Clara, Calif. Do you find that

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